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Finding the Third Proportional to 59.70 and 90.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 59.70 and 90.28 is: 136.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.70 : 90.28 = 90.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.70/90.28 = 90.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.70x = 90.28 × 90.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.70x = 8,150.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,150.70/59.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.54

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